[sburtonh]

I get lighthead once in a while. I am pushing my fluids and getting in my protein and my nutrients. Does anyone have any idea what this could be atributed to? It never happened before I hd the surgery unless I had the flu.

[dixieladybug]

could be a drop in blood sugar. have you checked for that?

[needanewme]

search the threads, Doc has named it. I was extremely light headed, as well as others and it still happens when I get up too fast. It has to do with your blood pressure. Get up slow and stand for just a minute before you move, it helps.

[sburtonh]

Thank you for the heads up. I will search for it.

[DeMarie]

I forget what it's called too right now - but most of us here get it - you will probably find it in past threads.

[ksummer19]

I think it is the blood pressure dropping. I too get this and get out of bed slowly. Please be careful. I'm sure Doc will be able to shed some extra light for you.

[Janice Carol]

I agree with everyone else. I too get the light headedness from time to time. I swear sometimes I see fireflys flying around in my eyes. But I have been told it is related to blood pressure. But I am no doctor. Maybe Doc will be on soon to help us all out.

[DocSanae]

Your rapid weight loss will cause what's known as orthostatic hypotension.
This has been disucussed in the past, so do a search with the key words.
Other factors to consider, how is your blood count and iron level, are you sure you are not anemic?
Were you on any blood pressure meds in the past, are you still on them now? If you still are, it may be time for the dosage to be reduced, or to be get off them completely.
These are the 3 most common causes for light headedness.

[sburtonh]

I was never on Blood pressure meds. Maybe I should go in for bloodwork. Im going to call today.

[SarJen01]

Let us know what happens Scott.